About Us

 

 

Launched on 12 December 2017, the Art Bank of South Africa (ArtbankSA) is a national programme of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and is hosted by the National Museum Bloemfontein, an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. The ArtbankSA is tasked with purchasing artworks from South African artists, particularly that of emerging artists to lease and sell the artworks to South African government departments, private companies, and private individuals

Mission

Curating a definitive collection of contemporary South African visual art. Promoting financial sustainability for the artists and Art Bank of South Africa through the leasing of art. Nurturing emerging South African artists by expanding the market for their work and providing skills development opportunities. Fostering an appreciation for contemporary art by making art accessible to the broader public in their workplaces and shared spaces.
  • Curating a definitive collection of contemporary South African visual art.
  • Promoting financial sustainability for the artists and Art Bank of South Africa through the leasing of art.
  • Nurturing emerging South African artists by expanding the market for their work and providing skills development opportunities.
  • Fostering an appreciation for contemporary art by making art accessible to the broader public in their workplaces and shared spaces.

Vision

The vision of the Art Bank is to promote, foster and stimulate a vibrant market for the collection of South African contemporary visual art.

The ArtbankSA commits to promote, foster and stimulate a vibrant market for the collection of South African contemporary visual art.

 

Our Team

Ester le Roux

Ester le Roux

ACTING-PROJECT MANAGER

Ester is tasked with establishing and developing the Art Bank of South Africa Contemporary Visual Art Collection for leasing and to ensure the proper functioning and smooth running of the ArtBankSA.

Yolanda de Kock

Yolanda de Kock

Acting-Assistant Project Manager

Yolanda is assisting the project manager coordinating Art Bank of South Africa activities. She is the first point of contact for artists and clients of the ArtbankSA.

Niamh Walsh-Vorster

Niamh Walsh-Vorster

PESP 5 COORDINATOR- KWAZULU-NATAL

Niamh is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the KwaZulu-Natal province providing support for the delivery of the project.

Wandile Maseko

Wandile Maseko

PESP 5 COORDINATOR- FREE STATE

Wandile is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the Free State province providing support for the delivery of the project.

Tebatso Precious Mohale

Tebatso Precious Mohale

PESP 5 PROJECT COORDINATOR- FREE STATE

Tebatso is the Project Manager for PESP 5 and she is responsible for assisting Provincial Coordinators.

Mpho Nyeule 

Mpho Nyeule 

PESP 5 COORDINATOR - FREE STATE

Mpho is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the Free State province providing support for the delivery of the project.

Ntshembo Shiviti

Ntshembo Shiviti

PESP 5 COORDINATOR - LIMPOPO/MPUMALANGA

Ntshembo is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the Limpopo province providing support for the delivery of the project.

Antoinette Strydom

Antoinette Strydom

PESP 5 COORDINATOR- NORTH WEST

Anotoinette is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the North West province providing support for the delivery of the project.

Louisa Mohlele

Louisa Mohlele

PESP 5 COORDINATOR - GAUTENG

Louisa is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the Gauteng province providing support for the delivery of the project.

Ntebo Masekela

Ntebo Masekela

PESP 5 COORDINATOR - GAUTENG

Ntebo is assisting with the coordination of three PESP5 programme streams being implemented in Gauteng providing support for the delivery of the project.

Nompumezo Gubevu

Nompumezo Gubevu

PESP 5 COORDINATOR - EASTERN CAPE

Nompumezo is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the Eastern Cape province providing support for the delivery of the project.

Siyasanga Jobo Mbenya

Siyasanga Jobo Mbenya

PESP 5 PROJECT COORDINATOR - FREE STATE

Siyasanga is the Project Manager for PESP 5 and he is responsible for assisting Provincial Coordinators.

Thamsanqa Malgas

Thamsanqa Malgas

PESP 5 COORDINATOR - NORTHERN CAPE

Thamsanqa is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the Northern Cape province providing support for the delivery of the project.

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Brian Jugar (b.1997) is a Graphic Design Intern for the Art Bank of South Africa (ArtbankSA) and is tasked with offering creative analysis and design solutions to ArtbankSA. Brian is based in Bloemfontein where he completed his Advanced Diploma in Design Technology at the Central University of Technology (2021). 

He learned Information Technology as a foundation for his skillset and decided to pursue Graphic Design as his specialization. He is experienced in Motion Design, User Experience Design, SEO & Web Development additional to his specialization.

He completed a semester abroad in Motion Design as an international exchange student in Ravensburg, Germany (2019) and was one of the curators behind the “Are You Game?” exhibition held at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum in 2021.